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Kiran's cervical cancer treatment fund

Kiran is facing cervical cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Kiran K. Menon
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Pune
In December I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at Pune Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 51, I worked as a nurse until December, and I have been the main earner for my household. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Pune Regional Medical Center 3 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly. My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,050 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $480 • Scans and lab work: $185 • Transport to Pune Regional Medical Center: $100 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $75 • Household costs while unable to work: $210 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Kiran

  1. Small update. $716 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($480). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  3. 19% there. the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Rohan B. Lewis 🇯🇲 · $200

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Kiran all day after reading this. - Half-Way Tree”

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    “Keep your head up. From Wudil with love.”

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    “Thinking of you. From Luxor with love. - Luxor”

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    “Thinking of you. My sister told me about this one. - Dehiwala”

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    “Hope things get better. Been where you are, it gets better. - Newcastle”

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    “Hang in there! - Augusta”

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  • Eunice Namukasa Lubega

    So sorry you're going through this. Hope the doctors have good news. After 26 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Christchurch.

    • Sarah A. Harrison

      Good luck, Kiran. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Blessings

      • Kiên Ly

        It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

        • Kausar Hina Tarar

          Take care, Kiran. Looking forward to the next update.

          • Sani Kelechi Uba

            you're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Los Angeles!

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